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Phalanges are distal to the the ulna bone. By the way the ulna bone does not participate in formation of the wrist joint.

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The distal ulna is the part of the smaller bone of the forearm that's farthest from the elbow. The ulna is the bone on the pinkie side of the forearm.

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The phalanges are distal to the ulna. The ulna is proximal to the phalanges.

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Q: Are the phalanges distal or proximal to the ulna?
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